Category: Cybersecurity
Security flaw exploited, ethical hacking debate reignited. Popular cryptocurrency exchange Kraken fell victim to a $3 million theft in June 2024. The culprit? An individual claiming to be a security researcher who exploited a critical vulnerability for personal gain. The Exploit The attacker identified a flaw in Major Crypto Exchange Kraken’s system that allowed them […]
Hackers typically leverage malicious documents or pirated software to spread malware, but a newly discovered Windows Wi-Fi vulnerability could enable them to do so via Wi-Fi. According to Forbes, this critical Wi-Fi vulnerability (CVE-2024-30078) affects all Windows versions, allowing attackers to infect PCs with malware without needing physical access to the target system. The flaw […]
Data Breach Leads to Extortion Attempts A recent cyberattack targeting users of Snowflake, a cloud-based data analytics company, has entered a critical phase. Hackers are demanding ransom payments ranging from $300,000 to a staggering $5 million from affected companies. This information comes from a security firm, Mandiant, which is assisting Snowflake in its investigation. Exploiting […]